Abstract:
The aim this research was to identify the potential fishing ground for
pelagic fish in the East Season of Western Coast of Aceh. The study was
conducted from June to August 2012 with data interpretation were done at Fishing
Ground Laboratory at Aquatic Resources Utilitation Department, University of
Riau by using suivey method. The Sea Surface Temperature data were gathered
by downloading Aqua MODIS images level 1b scanned in June to August (2009-
2011). SST distribution used to show the potential fishing ground by indicators
suchas optimum SST, upwelling and water front. The result indicated the rate of
SST in the East Season 2009 was 250C-310C, 200C-290C in 2010, and 160C-310C
in 2011. Upwelling and water front accured in June to July 2010 and July to
August 2011. The SST during the research at study area 160C-310C which
optimum temperature for pelagic fish.
